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Sai Abeshek C S

Sai Abeshek C S

Team Lead - Category Management
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Category Management and Procurement Leader with 4+ years of experience in construction and supply chain industries. Proven expertise in vendor management, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing, with recent leadership experience driving category growth at BricknBolt. Skilled in leveraging data analytics, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable improvements in profit margins, supply chain efficiency, and project outcomes. Passionate about leading teams,managing projects, building supplier partnerships, and implementing innovative strategies to maximize business value.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Category Management Team Lead

BricknBolt
Chennai
05.2025 - Current
  • Spearheading the category management team overseeing procurement strategies across multiple categories.
  • Negotiating contracts and fostering supplier partnerships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
  • Implementing data-driven insights to improve category performance, margins, and profitability.
  • Driving process improvements in sourcing, vendor evaluation, and risk management to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, finance, and operations teams to align strategies with business objectives.
  • Mentoring and coaching junior team members to strengthen negotiation, vendor management, and category planning skills.

Senior Procurement Associate

L1 Supply Networks Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Led a team of 4 members, managing procurement operations for two key product categories.
  • Improved company profit margins from 7% to 10% by implementing strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Streamlined purchase order creation and tracking using Zoho ERP system.
  • Enhanced reporting processes by generating procurement KPIs for senior management.
  • Ensured compliance with quality standards through continuous product inspections.

Procurement Associate

Ravi Associates
Chennai
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Strengthened supplier relationships by ensuring compliance and resolving operational issues promptly.
  • Streamlined purchasing procedures with a centralized procurement system, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
  • Managed vendor selection, bid analysis, and proposal evaluations to secure best-value agreements.

Site Engineer

JayB Foundations
Chennai
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Monitored day-to-day construction activities.
  • Ensured work is executed as per drawings, designs, and specifications.
  • Checking materials and workmanship to meet quality standards.
  • Reported defects or quality issues to senior engineers.
  • Maintained site records like daily progress reports, material logs, etc.
  • Managed on-site resources effectively, including personnel allocation, equipment utilization, and material storage to ensure smooth project progression with minimal downtime.

Education

Master of Technology - Construction Engineering And Management

SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Chennai
05.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Panimalar Engineering College
Chennai
04.2018

Skills

  • Effective Communication

  • Adaptability

  • Problem solving

  • Negotiation

Quality control

Conflict resolution

Product management

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSC)

Timeline

Category Management Team Lead

BricknBolt
05.2025 - Current

Senior Procurement Associate

L1 Supply Networks Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 12.2024

Procurement Associate

Ravi Associates
08.2021 - 12.2023

Site Engineer

JayB Foundations
06.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Technology - Construction Engineering And Management

SRM Institute of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Panimalar Engineering College

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